Beer-toting cyclist taken to hospital after topple

Community Services Officer Mike DiGiordano (left) gathers a statement from Leeann Schwellenbach (right), who witnessed a pedestrian who reportedly was hit by a car at about 4 p.m. Thursday near the intersection of Park Avenue and 15th Street. (Jason Halley/Staff Photo)

CHICO — A bicyclist was taken to a hospital after he either was hit by a car or fell off his bike at about 4:30 p.m. Thursday near the intersection of Park Avenue and 15th Street.

Williams Llamas of Paradise was driving on Park Avenue when a bicyclist attempted to cross the street, according to police. Witnesses saw Llamas yield, but the bicyclist, who was holding a beer in his hand, began to bang on Llamas' car.

Llamas moved his car to get around, but it is unclear if the bicyclist was hit by the car or if leaned forward and fell, hitting his head police said. Chico police are still investigating.

The bicyclist was transported by ambulance to Enloe Medical Center after suffering a cut on his head, but his condition is unknown.